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Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896) "Gen. Ames Hd. Qr. [Headquarters]."

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03029.42 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Photograph Date: [after May 1863, when Ames was appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.] Pagination: Full stereo, 11.2 x 12.7 cm. Unmounted. Order a Copy

"10787" penciled on verso. Image shows horses, men, and a dog gathered in a clearing.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933

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